This could also be a possible Eastern Conference Finals matchup if both teams live up to their potential. No disrespect to the Indiana Pacers, but with former MVP Derrick Rose running the point back in Chicago, they go from good to amazing in the time it takes to say, “Please don’t get injured again Derrick.” Ok, that took to long, but you get the idea.

The Clippers ability to consistently make outside jumpers and improving their free throw shooting are major considerations for their ability to garner wins come play-off time. In the season opener versus the Lakers, it will be Lob City at it’s best. The combination of the Lakers’ horrible transition defense and the Clippers high-flying big (Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan) will result in enough dunks on opening night to keep ESPN’s Top 10 Plays scratching their creative heads on which ones to use.